The most excruciating decision to make in watch collecting: which piece(s) to bring when traveling?

[SeikoForum]

I would like to get everyone’s thoughts on this topic. How do you make a decision? I have friends who refuse to bring more than the watch they can wear on their wrist out of fear of losing or forgetting watches.

In the past, I’ve always brought a watch roll that can hold up to 5 pieces. Is that too many? What are your thoughts, and how do you make this painful decision?

 

[Time2WatchOut]

One rough and ready watch for tough occasions (Inexpensive/Skx007), one for nice occasions/evenings (Fancy/expensive). Maybe an everyday wear one as well (Inexpensive maybe).

I like the watch wallets.

Nothing wrong with 5

Certainly at least two and maybe three to switch through them as needed is my usual.

 

[SeikoForum]

One rough and ready watch for tough occasions (Inexpensive/Skx007), one for nice occasions/evenings (Fancy/expensive). Maybe an everyday wear one as well (Inexpensive maybe).

I like the watch wallets.

Nothing wrong with 5

Certainly at least two and maybe three to switch through them as needed is my usual.

You don’t ever fear your watch wallet getting stolen or lost? Any photos of it? How do you choose your “nice” piece, “tough” piece, etc. if you own multiples of each category?

 

[neeble]

I would never consider taking more than one watch when travelling unless I was going to be away for months. But then I usually wear the same watch for at least 2 or 3 weeks before changing anyway.

 

[SeikoForum]

I would never consider taking more than one watch when travelling unless I was going to be away for months. But then I usually wear the same watch for at least 2 or 3 weeks before changing anyway.

That seems like the safest route to take. How do you decide which one to take with you, though?

 

[thetimecollective]

On my recent trip to Europe, I only brought a single watch.
One that was reliable, tough and most importantly easily replaceable if anything were to happen to it.

I chose the Tissot PRX and it did its job perfectly, keeping great time over 3 weeks of greatly fluctuating temperatures.

 

[neeble]

That seems like the safest route to take. How do you decide which one to take with you, though?

I would usually take one of my less rare and less valuable King Seikos, such as the 5626-7113. Reliable, intact seals on both case back and crown, and not too difficult to replace or not to miss if something happened.

 

[Dorothyparker]

I don’t take anything of value, I take cheap micros that can be easily and cheaply replaced. For a dress watch I take a nice looking cheap vintage, usually a Hilton, Bulova or Elgin.
If I’m gone for up to two weeks I’ll take a five roll. If I’m gone two weeks or more, I’ll take two five rolls.

 

[SeikoForum]

I don’t take anything of value, I take cheap micros that can be easily and cheaply replaced. For a dress watch I take a nice looking cheap vintage, usually a Hilton, Bulova or Elgin.
If I’m gone for up to two weeks I’ll take a five roll. If I’m gone two weeks or more, I’ll take two five rolls.

But what do you fill the five roll with? As someone who owns as many watches as you do, how do you choose between your “cheaply replaced” pieces?

 

[Dorothyparker]

But what do you fill the five roll with? As someone who owns as many watches as you do, how do you choose between your “cheaply replaced” pieces?

Depends on where I’m going and what I’ll be doing. I choose my outfits, then pick a variety of colors and styles of watches to go with them.

 

[SeikoForum]

Depends on where I’m going and what I’ll be doing. I choose my outfits, then pick a variety of colors and styles of watches to go with them.

I always feel bad for the watches I leave behind…

 

[Seikoken]

I always take two - one inexpensive diver (SKX or Citizen) and one Rolex.

 

[marks]

Its really simple, you have 2 arms so 2 watches for each day your are gone and then double that so you have less mistakes. then take the rest of your collection in case you've made any miscalculations.

 

[planteria]

the Seiko FlightAlarm on Elite Barton Strap is my travel watch.

smart and subtle enough for any event, sporty enough for any occasion, comfortable, strap has some flex in heat, two time zones for keeping track of back home, alarm if needed to avoid missing a flight or coach, waterproof 200m for fishing or winding up in any rivers or swimming pools, chronograph if needed, plenty to play with if bored in an airport or elsewhere, and added to all of that if it’s stolen it isn’t a small fortune to replace. one watch is the way.. if someone wants to take my watch they have to get it off me, which will deter most. valuable watch collection can remain safely back home, and any people who’re into watches will notice the SFA and you can tell them about your other cool stuff too.

FlightMaster SNA411 (Created by @planteria)

anyone else here a fan of, or owner of, the FlightMaster?...

www.watchforum.com

 

[Time2WatchOut]

You don’t ever fear your watch wallet getting stolen or lost? Any photos of it? How do you choose your “nice” piece, “tough” piece, etc. if you own multiples of each category?

I’ll get watch wallet photo later.
It’s small and fits in a Fanny pack next to my wallet and a revolving lead dispenser. Not going to lose it. Hence why I’m a 2 watch guy on travels.

I choose my watches to take ,based on a very intricate and decisive manner. “Whatever looks good at that time”.

 

[Time2WatchOut]

Watch wallet
2watches & tool, few straps as well fit in there

 

[z_charger]

I have never had a large collection, so it's generally pretty easy. One everyday watch and one back up. The back up is a G Shock or digital equivalent like Garmin. I leave the pricey or irreplaceable watches at home.

 

[Danswift]

I would never consider taking more than one watch when travelling unless I was going to be away for months. But then I usually wear the same watch for at least 2 or 3 weeks before changing anyway.

Agree with this.

If I need to go away anywhere for a while there's usually only this that I'll take with me ..it's also the one I'll also choose more or less instinctively without hesitation. .

I've never quite known why but of all the watches I own it's the one I least like to be parted from for some reason.

 

[wvclockdoc]

I’d take a few cheaper watches with me and leave the better ones at home. I have no really expensive timepieces however I have some that are worth more than others.

 

[anthop]

I would like to get everyone’s thoughts on this topic. How do you make a decision? I have friends who refuse to bring more than the watch they can wear on their wrist out of fear of losing or forgetting watches.

In the past, I’ve always brought a watch roll that can hold up to 5 pieces. Is that too many? What are your thoughts, and how do you make this painful decision?

I’ve been on my trip for the past month. I was going to carry two additional watches while traveling and decided not too. That decision caused me to purchase two additional watches.

Now I’m traveling home worried about something happening to them.

I would recommend two watches. A beater and one Higher end…. My 2 cents.

Now I have 7k in watches going through TSA and who knows what may happen.

I have taken many police reports of stolen items at a TSA check point in my career. I’ve recovered some items but not them all.